ISA’s publications are classified into the following categories:
General: This category includes books, such as The Law of the Sea: Compendium of Basic Documents, Legislative History of the “Enterprise” and other publications that are intended to add to the published literature on a particular topic. The audience for these publications tends to be a wide audience of legal, policy and scientific experts, as well as libraries.
Technical studies: This series includes papers related to the work of the Authority and manuals aimed at facilitating the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea for its various actors, as well as scientific studies. The series is targeted mainly at legal or scientific experts;
Studies and reports: This category includes the Authority’s project documents, manuals and publications in various formats. These publications are targeted at a wider audience of stakeholders with an interest in the work of the Authority;
Workshop reports: These reports include the proceedings of workshops organized by the Authority only or in partnership with other organizations or institutions;
Policy briefs: These papers provide a concise summary of an issue related to the work of the Authority and the policy options for dealing with it, along with recommendations. They are aimed mainly at government policymakers and other experts. Policy briefs are typically a maximum of eight pages in length; (f) Public information and advocacy materials: These include booklets, flyers, brochures, information briefs, newsletters and multimedia products, which may be published in various print and digital formats. They are generally targeted at a wider audience than those targeted in policy briefs.